UEFA announces the 2025/26 Champions League Best XI

PSG and Arsenal overwhelm the UEFA Champions League Best XI for the 2025/26 season

UEFA has officially announced the Champions League 2025/26 Best XI, with a complete dominance from the defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, closely followed by runners-up Arsenal.

The aforementioned lineup was released right after PSG defeated Arsenal 4-3 in a tense penalty shootout last weekend, thus successfully defending their title and winning the Champions League for the second consecutive time.

The typical lineup published by UEFA on its official website last Sunday features five stars from the French side. Among them, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who just won the "Player of the Season" award, takes the left wing forward position; while Vitinha, "Man of the Match in the final", appears in midfield. In defense, Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes are also included, alongside Ousmane Dembélé in attack.

Runners-up Arsenal contribute three names to this lineup, while Bayern Munich have two representatives and Atletico Madrid have one spot.

In goal is Arsenal's keeper David Raya. The defense consists of Marcos Llorente (Atlético de Madrid), the duo Marquinhos and Nuno Mendes (PSG), and center-back Gabriel (Arsenal).

In midfield, Bayern Munich's new signing Michael Olise lines up alongside Declan Rice (Arsenal), Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia (PSG). The forward line features striker Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) and center-forward Harry Kane (Bayern Munich).

Champions League 2025/26 Best XI:

Goalkeeper: David Raya (Arsenal)

Defenders: Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain), Gabriel (Arsenal), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)

Midfielders: Michael Olise (Bayern München), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)

Forwards: Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), Harry Kane (Bayern München)